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Material: Rattan
Viggo Boesen, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and blue floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed by Viggo Boesen and produced by R. Wengler, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Wicker wrappi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan and Bamboo Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Ralph Lauren Polo Home natural woven rattan and bamboo sofa, Late 20th Century. This modern sculptural loveseat features loose white ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D
Seat Height: 17”
Category
1970s American Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rattan
Michael Taylor Style Italian Wicker Works Rattan Sofa + Ottoman
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Italian woven rattan wicker sofa and matching demilune ottoman designed in the manner and style of Michael Taylor by Wicker Works. The pole rattan frame is covered with wove...
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Vivai del Sud Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century organic sofa and matching coffee table, fully made of bamboo, leather, and maple wood. The coffee table is completed with its original smoky bronzed gla...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Chestnut, Cane, Cotton, Bamboo, Leather, Rattan
Cerdá, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green velvet sofa produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s.
Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D
Seat ...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
A Pair Of Three Seat Rattan Sofas
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of three seat rattan sofas with an interesting design. As a bonus-a side table with glass top and floor lamp are included. Sofas sold w...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$1,750 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
Michael Taylor Inspired Rattan Wicker Works Sofa
By Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand organic modern sofa crafted from a pole rattan frame and covered with woven wicker. Inspired by the organic modern design of the "Jennifer" sofa by Michael Taylor. Retailed by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Paul T. Frankl 4-Strand Square Pretzel Round-Back 3-Seat Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare, museum-quality four-strand square pretzel round-back three-seat sofa was designed by Paul T. Frankl using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available and restored...
Category
1930s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$34,200 Sale Price
40% Off
Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extremely rare, museum-quality nine-strand square pretzel square-back four-seat sofa was designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...
Category
1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$331,200 Sale Price
33% Off
Michael Taylor Style Woven Rattan Sofa and Matching Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive woven rattan sofa and two matching ottomans made in the manner and style of Michael Taylor. The large sofa features a graceful waisted form with dramatic flared arms havi...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Sofa
Located in Lutz, FL
Uncommon Tanganika model basket weave rattan sofa designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal circa 1970’s. Three seat hand woven rattan sofa in an open basket weave pattern which extend...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Woven Rattan Oval Shaped Couch, ca. 1999
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully formed and encompassing tightly woven oval rattan couch, supported on an iron frame.
Measures: 86 W x 47 D x 30 / 16 H.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa, Rattan & Stainless Steel, Italy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Paul Frankl Style 6 strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl-style rattan living room set includes a matching three-seat sectional sofa and a pair of lounge chairs. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and st...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$9,900 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Original Rattan By Paul Frankl, Multi-Strand Sofa and Chaise Lounge
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare multi-strand set living room set. A museum-quality six-strand square pretzel sofa and five-strand chaise lounge were designed by Paul T. Frankl using the highest-quality grade...
Category
1940s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$57,600 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Fantastic Restored Vintage Modern Rattan Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: meticulously professionally restored and completely Installation Ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An exceptional vintage modern three-seat sofa, circa 1950. Stout, expertly crafted rattan frame construction. Beautiful design and detail. The matching pair of loungers...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Boho Braided Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage three-seat sofa is a stunning example of mid-century coastal craftsmanship, featuring an expertly hand-woven braided rattan frame. Its organic silhouette, highlighted by...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Canyon Sofa And Chairs, Set of 3
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare imposing sofa and two lounge chairs crafted from woven rattan in the organic modern coastal style by Ralph Lauren. The canyon sofa and chairs features an oversized hardwood fram...
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Michael Van Beuren Three Seater Woven Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern pieces inspired by Mexican vernacular styles and materials. This example, c.1950s Mex...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Pine
$18,000 / set
Rare "S Arm" 3-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Full "S Arm" rattan living room set featuring three-seat sofa and matching lounge chairs. This arm style flows sinuously into a the rounded back of the sofa and chairs into an S shap...
Category
1950s Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$6,727 Sale Price
30% Off
Peter Hivdt Style Teak corner sofas model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Corners sofa with table, model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway.
Sofas with frames in teak and beech, as well as armrests in rattan. Fixed upholstered seat and loose cushions in the back...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa, Rattan & Stainless Steel, Italy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Five-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco six-strand square pretzel style, five-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally designed by P...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Boho Chic Black Wicker Rattan Sofa With Tan Red and Black Cushions
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the Boho Chic Black Wicker Rattan Sofa, accented with tan, red, and black cushions for a touch of elegance and comfort. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings, it's perf...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$640 Sale Price
50% Off
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Sofa
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Organic modern bamboo rattan sofa designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. The three-seat sofa or settee features a handcrafted bent rattan frame ...
Category
20th Century American Rattan Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Breathtaking Art Deco Revival Sofa in Rattan Parquetry, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An absolutely jaw-dropping Art Deco Revival sofa...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare and possibly unique sofa. Produced for the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India. Design is attributed to Gajanan Upadhyay (1934-2021), kno...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Teak
Bundle Lounge Sofa Set of 2
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Set of 2 bundle lounge, composed of
a set of 2 corner bundle lounge chairs. Exactly
picture like. Made with steel structure and natural
rattan. Wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rattan Sofas
Materials
Steel
$15,520 / set
McGuire C-1 Rattan Three Seat Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
This important early design by Elinor McGuire dates from the 1950s. It's from their "Style 1" series, and was offered as this model B-1 loveseat, as a single lounge chair, and also a three seat sofa...
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Superb Restored Pair of Loveseats by Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent sofa frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Original Historic Hand Made 4- Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge & Sofa Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Scarce, museum-quality four-strand square pretzel square-back Lounge chairs and sofa set designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...
Category
1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$75,600 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Presidents Stick Reed Rattan Nantucket 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stick Rattan “Nantucket” Three-Seat Sofa
This striking Nantucket 3-seater sofa features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and func...
Category
1990s Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,780 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
Vintage Coastal Clark Casual Bent Rattan Tufted Sofa
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Coastal Bent Rattan Tufted Sofa by Clark Casual — elegantly curved rattan frame, cream finish and plush tufted upholstery for upscale coastal interiors.
Some wear and marks to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Midcentury Organic Modern Bent Rattan Sofa Demilune Ends
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine midcentury organic modern bamboo rattan sofa or settee with demilune or crescent shaped ends. The bentwood rattan frame features a channel back conforming seat cushion with ne...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Italian Tropical Chic Loveseat by Vivai del Sud, Rattan & Bamboo, 19
Located in Catania, CT
This is an exceptional and highly sought-after Mid-Century Italian loveseat settee manufactured by the celebrated Roman design house, Vivai del Sud, circa the 1960s. The piece exempl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Three Seater Rattan Sofa, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant three-seater sofa from the 1960s. Beautifully shaped rattan and bamboo frame. This wonderful sofa is in very good condition with slight signs of wear from age and use, preser...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4 Seat Rattan Sofa.
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Frankl Pretzel 4 seat Rattan Bamboo Sofa.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy
Located in Stamford, CT
Restored and reupholstered 1940s pencil rattan sofa, pair of armchairs, and glass top coffee table. It is reminiscent of the rattan creations of Gabriella Crespi. These are substanti...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan sofa or bench likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Splitting present to bamboo.
Likely originally configured with cushions.
Wear consistent with ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and floral printed beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
Lower left side post, right center post, and right corner arm rest wicker fraying.
...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage McGuire Trellis Sofa in Sister Parrish Upholstery
By McGuire, Sister Parish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage sofa from the iconic McGuire Furniture Company represents the pinnacle of 1970s coastal luxury. Featuring McGuire’s signature hand-bent rattan construction w...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Art Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features the famous Fan Arm 4 seat sectional sofa. The sofa features beautifully shaped fan arms with a stacked rattan base.
Sofa dimensions = 34" H X 35" D X 113...
Category
1990s American Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$4,854 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Lane Venture Rattan Wicker and Upholstered Love Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Lane Venture Rattan Wicker and Upholstered Love Seat. Two available.
Measures 65" in width, 35" in depth , 33.5" in height. Seat height is 18", Seat interior width is 44"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
VIVAI DEL SUD Rattansofa / Sonneninsel für 2 Personen + Tisch / Italien 1970er
Located in Aachen, DE
Sensationelle übergroße Doppelliege / Sonnenliege von VIVAI DEL SUD, Italien, aus den 1970er Jahren.
Es handelt sich hier möglicherweise ein Unikat, ein 2. Exemplar ist mir nicht b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$7,978 Sale Price
46% Off
Extraordinary Restored Complete Seating Set by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An incredible, beyond stylish complete four (4) piece seating set by Giusto Purini and Maurizio Mariani...
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
Vivai del Sud Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made of bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This incredibly elegant and unique sofa was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in It...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vivai del Sud Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made of bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This incredibly elegant and unique sofa was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in It...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Brass
Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Pretzel 3 Piece Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan 3-strand full pretzel 3-piece sofa. Meticulously refurbished, its unique design offers a blend of retro charm and modern sophist...
Category
1940s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$2,394 Sale Price
40% Off
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Oak, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, rattan and oak sofa with painted bamboo details produced Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D
Seat Height (inches)...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Oak
Billy Baldwin Style Two Part Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish cane basketweave two-part parsons sofa or settee made in the style and manner of Billy Baldwin. Beautifully crafted from a wood frame embellis...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Set Of Two Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Pretzel corner rattan sofa designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. This unique sofa features a bent rattan base with four-strand square pretzel arms and it is a solid single curved ra...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Vintage Coastal Palm Print Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage coastal rattan sofa, a stunning fusion of tropical elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully curved rattan frame with a rich honey-toned finish, this piece captures the essence of mid-century island living. The plush cushions are adorned with a bold palm print...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Restored Art Deco Square Pretzel Rattan Sectional Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-style rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. It is a restored 1930s six-strand square pretzel arm rattan sectional settee wi...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,240 Sale Price
40% Off
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches):...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rattan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
83" Boho Chic 3 Seat Bamboo and Rattan Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This sofa is made in the Hollywood Regency style.
It made of bamboo and rattan. The sides have diamond pattern
fretwork. It's a 3 seta sofa and comes with 2 pillows.
It has a great l...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Rattan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Rattan Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$3,680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Rattan Sofas and Couches for Sale on 1stDibs
Shopping for a vintage rattan sofa? Lightweight, durable and versatile, rattan furniture is whatever one wants it to be: elegant or rustic, chic or workaday.
Few things inspire such extreme devotion as furnishings crafted from the versatile fibers of a tropical palm native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Indeed, antique and vintage rattan furniture has found legions of devotees over the years. The long-lasting natural medium, made popular in Great Britain and the United States during the Victorian era, is a master of disguise, able to mingle with a wide range of styles — when done the right way.
For rattan dining chairs, armchairs, lounge chairs, indoor rattan sofas and other rattan seating, there is no shortage of popular search terms for interested parties — suggestions include Bielecky Brothers, New York–based makers of handcrafted rattan furniture since 1903; Milanese artist-designer Gabriella Crespi, who blended rattan with brass in sexy, sculptural pieces during the 1970s; and Peacock chairs, a catchall term for the numberless iterations of the beloved high-backed seat.
The use of rattan stretches from prehistory to IKEA. To clarify, rattan is not bamboo, which is a rigid, hollow reed. Stalks of rattan (whose name derives from the Malay rotan) are dense, steamable and bendable, which is why it lends itself to curvaceous designs and infinite creative uses in a way bamboo does not. Nor is rattan synonymous with wicker, which is a broader term for woven items — often made of rattan fibers but also of willow, other pliable reeds or even synthetic materials.
“Furniture made out of woven materials has occurred since the beginning of time and in every culture,” says interior designer and rattan aficionado Amanda Lindroth, noting that in earlier times, rattan furnishings were most often found in semi-outdoor settings like sunrooms and porches.
Outdoor rattan sofas and other rattan pieces were welcomed indoors in the mid-20th century, and over time the medium has been put to use by giants of modernism such as Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Jean-Michel Frank and Donald Deskey.
Postwar San Francisco brand McGuire, which became synonymous with the warm and relaxed feel of California design, is known to enthusiasts for its collectible rattan furniture, in particular its Director's X-Chair and Cracked Ice chair. The mid-century years also saw rattan sofas being created by the likes of Heywood-Wakefield, Ficks Reed and Franco Albini, a pioneering Italian designer who crafted rattan armchairs and more for Bonacina.
Find antique and vintage rattan sofas and other types of sofas on 1stDibs.
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